SV 1000 trade up

Originally Posted by robchester

you wont get the fantastic 50mpg+ on a big v twin tho

That is so, so true The raptor doesn't seem to want to pass a petrol station when I'm out on it

Yes all reports say that the litre engine absolutely drinks fuel, so maybe not the best commuting tool, but there aren't many ways to get more grins per pound.


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Originally Posted by jonboy

Yes all reports say that the litre engine absolutely drinks fuel, so maybe not the best commuting tool, but there aren't many ways to get more grins per pound.


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Couldn't agree more You forgive them for costing you a fortune in fuel when you turn up everywhere grinning like a loon

[Sid Squid]

Originally Posted by jakeblues68

SV 1000 trade up.

Do it.

[ophic]

I got to ride one the other day. Suspension and torque rocks. This one had only done 190-odd miles tho so didn't get to play with any power.

Handling seems slightly slower - probably a factor of the wider rear tyre - and the throttle snatchiness is exaggerated from the extra torque. Having said this, it seems smoother at low revs than the 650, possibly due to heavier engine internals giving more flywheel effect.

I'd have one

Just buy another 650 for the foot

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Hey Bob..So you finally got your hands on your Dad's bike then?

[Sid Squid]

Originally Posted by ophic

Handling seems slightly slower - probably a factor of the wider rear tyre - and the throttle snatchiness is exaggerated from the extra torque. Having said this, it seems smoother at low revs than the 650, possibly due to heavier engine internals giving more flywheel effect.

I'd have one

The 1000 feels a little slower turning mostly 'cos it's a bit longer rather than the bigger tyre, although that has an effect clearly, the 'N' steers pretty quickly even though the it has a longer swingarm than the 'S', (by 5/8"), as there is more leverage over the steering with the wider bars. The longer wheelbase is welcome though because of the greater torque - if it were shorter then front grip would be reduced under power.

If it's right then it shouldn't be snatchy, although the throttle response is excellent and at first I found it a bit 'direct', got used to it though - it just has a light, sensitive throttle.

I've got one

[ophic]

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

The 1000 feels a little slower turning mostly 'cos it's a bit longer rather than the bigger tyre, although that has an effect clearly, the 'N' steers pretty quickly even though the it has a longer swingarm than the 'S', (by 5/8"), as there is more leverage over the steering with the wider bars. The longer wheelbase is welcome though because of the greater torque - if it were shorter then front grip would be reduced under power.

If it's right then it shouldn't be snatchy, although the throttle response is excellent and at first I found it a bit 'direct', got used to it though - it just has a light, sensitive throttle.

I've got one

i was guessing at the reasons. As an aside, the suzuki site quotes the same wheelbase for SV1000S and SV650S of 1430mm.

Possibly snatchy was the wrong word - lets say "harsh" throttle pickup.

Yes Peter, it was my dad's

Go for it I up graded a year and a half ago no regrets.